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Australian shares drop with Federal Reserve hike

The local share market has managed to climb back from its morning losses induced by the overseas Federal Reserve rate hike overnight.

Interest bill on government debt soars to $18b

The federal budget is under pressure from several fast-growing spending items, including servicing the interest bill on debt.

WA public hospitals to be transformed by $1.2b spend

The WA government will allocate $1.2 billion in its budget to "transform" public hospitals across the state, providing more beds and additional servic...

Accused left the state the day after murder, court told

Stanley Early told police he drove from Sydney to Bundaberg to visit his brother the same day in 1987 Raymond Keam was found dead in a park opposite h...

Liberal MP eyes legal fight for party ban 'do-over'

Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming says she will make good on a threat to formally challenge her nine-month suspension, launching legal action.

Man admits terrorism offences, carrying rifle in Syria

A Queensland man has admitted being a foot soldier in efforts to overthrow the Syrian government but says he no longer holds extremist views, a court...

Drug trial slows Alzheimer's progression by 35 per cent

A new drug trial has significantly slowed the cognitive and functional decline in people with early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease.

Appeal launched over 'anti-protester' mining lease

The Bob Brown Foundation has appealed a court decision upholding the granting of a mining lease in Tasmania's west that covers an eight kilometre acce...

Universities call out record low research funding

The federal government is facing calls to increase the level of funding for research, as universities rely heavily on international student fees.

NSW ex-homicide boss to be grilled at gay hate inquiry

The competency of police officers who investigated the deaths of several gay men in the 1980s will be interrogated at an inquiry.

Aged care pay hikes won't hurt inflation, says minister

A 15 per cent pay rise for aged care workers won't lead to a further rise in inflation, the federal government says.

Drag storytime event canned after threats of violence

Monash City Council's chief executive is "incredibly disappointed" after being forced to cancel a drag storytime event because of threats of violence.

Inquiry into unregistered doctor working in SA hospital

SA Health says an unregistered doctor worked in a country hospital for six days before being removed, prompting an investigation.

March quarter bulletin for Boab Metals (ASX:BML)

Highlights,Boab Metals has released its report for the last quarter ending 31 March 2023.,During the quarter, BML progressed towards reaching a Decisi...

Deadline for mandatory carded play at Crown Casino

Crown Casino has been ordered to implement new anti-money laundering measures including mandatory carded play and spending limits.

Women's economic disadvantage a top budget priority

The finance minister says the Albanese government will continue the work of lifting women out of economic disadvantage in its second budget.

Second teen charged over deadly Maryborough car crash

Another teenager has been charged over the theft of a Mercedes-Benz that was later involved in a deadly crash that killed three people in regional Que...

2023 Archibald a portrait of Australian art

The winners of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes will be announced at the Art Gallery of NSW on Friday.

Booker Prize winner talks magic and danger of writing

The author of Booker Prize-winning The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, Shehan Karunatilaka, is part of the Melbourne Writers Festival.

MardiGrass to mull big issues after the bong throwing

Nimbin's annual MardiGrass festival celebrates all things cannabis including the Hemp Olympix, a colourful protest march and a conversation about drug...